Fleet survey identifies costs, compliance and safety as key challenges
Verizon Connect’s 2025 survey of 543 fleet professionals highlights rising costs, regulatory compliance and road safety as major challenges. Respondents report savings and operational benefits from GPS tracking, fleet-management software, dashcams and asset tracking.
AI in Fleet Management: Trends and Future Innovations
AI technologies, including generative and agentic AI, are increasingly integrated into fleet management to improve data analysis, enhance safety, automate workflows, and optimise operational efficiency.
Verizon Connect named commercial telematics market leader
ABI Research ranked Verizon Connect as a commercial telematics Leader and a Top Implementer and Innovator in its 2025 competitive ranking, highlighting its fleet-management platform, connectivity and planned use of AI and advanced analytics.
Verizon Connect survey highlights 2025 European fleet technology trends
Verizon Connect’s survey of 1,318 European fleet and mobility professionals finds fleet-management technology is reducing costs, improving asset use and safety, and supporting gradual electrification. GPS tracking remains the most widely used technology.
Verizon Connect survey highlights five fleet technology trends for 2025
A Verizon Connect survey of 1,318 fleet professionals identifies cost reduction, fuel efficiency, compliance, operational management and sustainability as key fleet-technology priorities. Respondents report lower fuel consumption and improved sustainability after adopting GPS fleet-management solutions.
2025 Fleet Technology Trends Report Overview
The report examines AI's influence on fleet operations, highlighting advancements in driver coaching, safety measures, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
Verizon Connect report highlights European fleet technology adoption
Verizon Connect and ABI Research report that GPS tracking was used by 78% of surveyed fleets across seven European countries in 2024, with reported benefits including improved compliance, fuel efficiency, cost control and asset utilisation.
Verizon Connect makes Reveal Starter available through retail stores
Verizon Connect is making its plug-and-play Reveal Starter fleet-management solution available at Verizon corporate retail stores, enabling small businesses to purchase vehicle tracking, driver-behaviour alerts and fleet performance reporting.
Verizon Connect data show fleet software reduced speeding and idling
An analysis of anonymised data from more than 1,800 Verizon Connect customers found that its fleet-management software reduced speeding, harsh-driving events and vehicle idling, while supporting safer driving and lower emissions.
Verizon Connect migrates Reveal fleet-management platform fully to AWS
Verizon Connect has completed the migration of its Reveal fleet-management software platform to Amazon Web Services, using AWS availability-zone architecture to support scalability, reliability and faster development.
Verizon Connect partners with Sawatch Labs on EV fleet analytics
Verizon Connect and Sawatch Labs have integrated fleet data with EV analytics to help fleets assess vehicle electrification, charging infrastructure, staffing and procurement needs.
Verizon Connect Reveal added to US government GSA contracts
US government agencies can now procure Verizon Connect Reveal through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, gaining access to negotiated pricing and fleet-management capabilities including routing, driver compliance, maintenance tracking and vehicle-location data.
Verizon Connect Launches Equipment Asset Tracker in North America
Verizon Connect introduces the Equipment Asset Tracker to streamline asset management for businesses, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime in equipment operations.
Verizon Connect adds integrated DVIR solution to Reveal fleet software
Verizon Connect has introduced a customisable electronic driver vehicle inspection report solution integrated with its Reveal fleet-management platform. The tool supports vehicle-level forms, photo evidence, defect alerts and maintenance scheduling through APIs.
Verizon Connect wins four awards for fleet-management innovations
Verizon Connect received four 2024 Globee awards recognising its fleet-management innovations, including device-health monitoring, an EV Suitability Tool, Equipment Asset Tracker and AEMP 2.0 telematics integration.
UK survey finds fleet technology adoption and ROI are rising
Verizon Connect’s UK Fleet Technology Trends Survey finds GPS tracking is widely valued by fleet managers, asset tracking is growing fastest and 86% of businesses recover their fleet-technology investment within a year.
Verizon Connect survey finds fleet technology is reducing operating costs
A survey of 1,538 European fleet managers, mobility professionals and business owners found fleet-management technology improved cost control, asset utilisation and regulatory compliance. Nearly half of surveyed fleets already include electric vehicles, while 34% plan further electrification.
Survey finds GPS tracking is used by 70% of fleets
Verizon Connect’s survey of more than 600 fleet professionals finds GPS tracking is used by 70% of fleets, while dashcams and AI-enabled video are helping operators improve safety, productivity and cost control.
Survey finds telematics benefits for government fleets
A 2024 Fleet Technology Trends Report finds that government fleets are adopting GPS tracking, video telematics and asset tracking to improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance driver safety.
Verizon Connect survey highlights five fleet-management technology trends
Verizon Connect’s 2024 survey of 1,538 fleet professionals identifies cost reduction, fuel efficiency, compliance, proactive operations and sustainability as key benefits of fleet-management technology.
Survey finds fleet technology improves safety and service outcomes
Verizon Connect’s 2023 European fleet-technology survey of 1,300 fleet managers and mobility professionals found GPS tracking was associated with fewer accidents, improved customer service, productivity gains and better fleet management in the services industry.
New Tachograph Regulations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The EU mandates second-generation tachographs for heavy-duty vehicles from August 2023, aiming to enhance road safety and compliance.
UK fleet survey highlights EV adoption, AI video and asset tracking
A Verizon Connect survey of UK fleet professionals found rising EV adoption, strong benefits from AI video solutions and improved equipment and trailer utilisation through GPS asset tracking.
Challenges in Recruiting Younger Truck Drivers
The trucking industry faces a significant driver shortage, necessitating effective recruitment and retention strategies focused on younger, diverse talent.
Verizon Connect survey identifies three emerging fleet technology trends
Verizon Connect’s 2023 survey of more than 600 fleet professionals highlights gradual EV adoption, AI dashcams for combating false claims and growing use of GPS asset tracking for equipment and trailers.
Verizon Connect receives top G2 ratings for fleet and transport software
Verizon Connect was rated a leader in G2’s Spring 2022 reports for transportation management, fleet management and route-planning software, with users rating vehicle tracking, driver tracking and ETAs among its strongest features.
Survey finds GPS tracking benefits UK fleet managers
A Verizon Connect and ABI Research survey found 68% of UK fleet managers considered GPS solutions very or extremely beneficial. GPS tracking users reported lower fuel, accident and labour costs, with 73% of UK fleets using the technology.
Verizon Connect reports rising speeding across seasonal fleets
Verizon Connect analysis of 2018–2020 summer driving data found speeding incidents rose 122% across construction, HVAC, landscaping and pest-control fleets, while stops increased 8% and miles driven 11%.
Ultimate Innovations uses fleet technology to improve operations and prevent theft
Hawaii-based landscaping company Ultimate Innovations uses Verizon Connect GPS tracking across about 90 vehicles to optimise routes, monitor driving, locate stolen vehicles and improve dispatch, accountability and customer service.
Transition from 3G to 4G Networks and Its Implications
Cellular providers are discontinuing 3G services to transition to 4G LTE, impacting fleet operations and necessitating hardware upgrades before the end of 2022.
Verizon Connect launches Spotlight fleet-tracking app
Verizon Connect has launched Spotlight, a mobile app giving Fleet and Reveal customers access to live maps, vehicle and asset tracking, driver information, alerts, trip history and device setup.
Fleet data shows COVID-19 driving declines and recovery across the US and Europe
Verizon Connect data from fleets in the US and Europe shows COVID-19 caused sharper driving-hour declines in Europe, particularly France, Great Britain and Spain, before activity began recovering by May 2020.
Implications of Brexit for UK Fleet Operations
As the UK navigates post-Brexit transitions, fleet operators face potential changes in fuel costs, maintenance, and regulatory requirements while preparing for new operational challenges.
Verizon Connect analysis ranks US states by commercial driving safety
Analysis using US transport, census and fleet-management data ranks the safest and riskiest states for driving and identifies regional differences in speeding and other risky behaviours among commercial drivers.
CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Overview
The CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse aims to enhance road safety by restricting hiring of drivers with substance violations through a mandatory reporting system.
GPS fleet tracking highlighted as a tool to improve commercial-driver safety
A report highlights discrepancies in UK workplace and road-accident data, while noting that driver-behaviour monitoring and GPS fleet-tracking systems can help reduce unsafe driving and improve fleet safety.
Impact of ELD Mandate on Unassigned Driving Time in Trucking
The ELD mandate has led to increased scrutiny of unassigned driving time, necessitating proactive management to avoid regulatory penalties in the trucking industry.
Impact of AI on the Trucking Industry
The article examines how AI is reshaping the trucking sector, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making for business leaders amidst growing technological competition.
Gravel Conveyors Implements Verizon Connect for Fleet Management
Gravel Conveyors, Inc. reports cost savings and efficiency improvements following the adoption of Verizon Connect's fleet management software, including significant tax rebates.
Research highlights mobile-workforce management challenges
Research found that 79% of senior operational decision-makers need better mobile-workforce management, with difficulties spanning field service, operations and fleets. It identifies mobile resource management tools as a way to improve visibility and efficiency.
Enhancing Business Efficiency through Mobile Resource Management
Mobile Resource Management can improve workforce efficiency significantly, facilitating better data usage and decision-making in organisations with a mobile workforce.
Survey identifies fleet managers’ main operational concerns
A Verizon Connect survey found that vehicle maintenance, fuel costs, customer expectations, legal compliance and unsafe driving were among fleet managers’ leading concerns.
Verizon Connect and Ford Extend Strategic Partnership
Verizon Connect has announced the extension of its partnership with Ford Commercial Solutions to enhance software solutions and connectivity for commercial customers.
Verizon Connect Launches Integrated Vehicle Solutions
Verizon Connect combines leading fleet management software, enhancing safety and efficiency through innovative connected vehicle solutions for customers worldwide.
Data Privacy Day Highlights Concerns for Fleet Managers
Data Privacy Day prompts fleet managers to assess data protection practices and cybersecurity risks linked to telematics and the General Data Protection Regulation.
Verizon Connect study finds UK commercial drivers breaching rest-break rules
A Verizon Connect study found that a quarter of UK fleet managers said their commercial drivers typically took rest breaks after more than five hours, breaching guidance. It also highlighted tachograph-recording and compliance challenges.
UK Traffic Jams Impose £9bn Annual Cost on Economy
A study indicates that traffic congestion in the UK costs £9 billion yearly, necessitating effective route optimisation for fleet managers to enhance operational efficiency.
UK fuel prices rise 7p per litre in a year, research finds
Confused.com research cited by Verizon Connect finds petrol and diesel prices rose 7p per litre year on year, adding about £4 per fill-up and increasing cost pressures for fleet managers.
UK city congestion drives 20% fall in average vehicle speeds
A study by In-car Cleverness found average vehicle speeds in major UK cities fell 20% as traffic volumes rose. It highlights mobile resource management as a way for fleet operators to optimise routes, reduce idling and cut fuel consumption.